White River Bay, Protected bay in Ocho Rios, Jamaica

White River Bay is a bay in the Parish of Saint Ann, about 60 km north-west of Kingston, where the White River reaches the Caribbean Sea near Ocho Rios. The bay opens onto a curved shoreline of sandy beach, with shallow water close to the sand and deeper water further out. Rainfall in the area averages about 1,604 mm a year, heaviest in September and lightest in January.

The bay has supported local fishing communities since the early colonial period and was important for maritime trade. Over generations, the area remained central to marine activities and resource use.

White River Bay lies in Saint Ann Parish, about 60 km from Kingston. The bay sits where the White River meets the sea, and the surrounding land is shaped by a tropical monsoon climate: June averages 24 °C, January 20 °C, and September brings the heaviest rain, around 270 mm.

Multiple access points allow for water activities suited to different depths and needs. Shallow shoreline areas work best for swimming, while deeper sections are better for boating and exploration.

White River Bay lies in Saint Ann Parish, about 60 km from Kingston, where the White River meets the sea. The bay's name comes from the river that carries pale sediment into the Caribbean, and the surrounding land is warm year-round, with June the hottest month at around 24 °C.